Ben Gold

Ben won the Twin Galaxies That’s Incredible Video Game Olympics in 1983 and was a founding member of the U.S. National Video Game Team.

As a high-scoring champ, he went on the road with the USNVGT and experienced the ultimate video gamer’s road trip.

Ben will forever be remembered for his appearance in the legendary LIFE magazine photo of November 7, 1982 that honored the stars of that era.

Dallas Observer Article:

https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/ben-golds-in-the-video-game-capital-of-the-world-with-his-old-pal-the-king-of-kong-7132252

Twin Galaxies Records and Achievements:

https://www.twingalaxies.com/13065

International Video Game Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Induction Speech:

https://youtu.be/1ZhXJHeo-tA?si=cUG0qjqghSY3sRp8&t=171